Jets land CB with striking comp to head coach Aaron Glenn
A familiar play style could make D'Angelo Ponds a natural fit in New York.
Sometimes the best comparisons don’t just describe a player. They explain a fit. That’s exactly what happened when NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah evaluated New York Jets cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, the team's second-round pick at the 2026 NFL Draft.
Instead of pointing to a current NFL star or a trendy comp, the draft insider reached for something closer to home. He compared the Jets’ newest defender to his own head coach, Aaron Glenn. #Jets legend & Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin announces the pick..
HC Aaron Glenn is Daniel Jeremiah's comp for the selection.. Jeremiah jokes that perhaps Coach Glenn sees a little of himself in D'Angelo Ponds.. pic.
twitter. com/5OvRirAbCy — Geoffrey A Knox 'GQ' (@GQ_4_Eva) April 25, 2026 You can't make this stuff up, but that's not a coincidence. That’s alignment.